#yycbeltline π§΅I'd like to bring forward another POV on policing. I'm experienced in protesting & I don't support counter-protesting. If there were no counter-protestors there would be no potential for violence. The police would not have to separate 2 groups to prevent violence.
If you aren't counter-protesting on the street you can put city council, mayor & police on the hot seat. Where is the permit to protest? What conditions does it state? If there is no permit or conditions then why is that? How & when will the council & police act to restore peace?
Don't counter-protest on the streets. The city council & mayor, MLAs and Police Chief aren't being pressured to ensure Beltline residents have peaceful quiet enjoyment of their homes, streets & neighbourhood. Make them act, phone, email, write & don't give up.
Know that acting like the so-called protestors & engaging with them directly can backfire badly on you. It will put you on the same level when you want to be above. Don't create the potential for violence. Your cause will get lost in the BS good people on both sides' argument.
Rise above riffraff on the street. Organize & make sure no one you select to act formally on behalf of Beltline neighbours, in person or in writing, is a loose cannon, who is emotionally triggered. Select the calmest, most articulate & determined representatives & support them.
Get on the paperwork. City council & the police commission allow delegations at their meetings - get on it. Contact the Ombudsman to request instructions re: how to proceed to get a fair resolution & and make recommendations to improve practices of those you elect & the police.
While living your everyday lives in your neighbourhood take pictures & videos of so-called peaceful protestors breaking the law by harassment Submit them to the City Council, Mayor, Chief of Police. Make them act. Keep yourselves out of any "action" that can be used against you.
Demand that your city council have staff create protest permits that clearly state operative dates and times protesting will be allowed, and also clearly state any conditions that are to be adhered to during those dates & times. Make your city council ACT to create such permits.
Be aware that common law principles and case law are what our civil and criminal laws in Canada are based on. The principle I referred to is embedded in, for example, the criminal code mischief sections and others as well.
You can consult the criminal code & demand action by alleging the protestors have become illegal occupiers, who are obstructing, interrupting and/or interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment or common property by residents, like but not limited to, sidewalks, roads etc.
#Calgary's #Beltlineresidents have been deprived of peaceful quiet enjoyment of their homes, streets & neighbourhood. Make the City Council & Mayor Police Chief act to restore peace. Contact the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association, organize, phone, email, write & don't give up.
Edit to add missing word above: is NOT a loose cannon,
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